Cyber Alert Issued Against ‘Royal’ Ransomware Virus That Targets Key Sectors, Seeks Bitcoin Payoffs

Cyber Alert Issued Against ‘Royal’ Ransomware Virus That Targets Key Sectors, Seeks Bitcoin Payoffs

ByNews Polite

The Indian cyber security agency has issued a warning against the “Royal ransomware” virus that attacks critical sectors like communications, healthcare, education, and even individuals and seeks pay-off in Bitcoins for not leaking personal data in the public domain. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team or CERT-In has stated in…

ION Group Paid the Ransom, Claim Hackers Responsible for Disruptive Breach

ION Group Paid the Ransom, Claim Hackers Responsible for Disruptive Breach

ByNews Polite

The hackers who claimed responsibility for a disruptive breach at financial data firm ION say a ransom has been paid, although they declined to say how much it was or offer any evidence that the money had been handed over.  ION Group declined to comment on the statement. Lockbit communicated…

Ukraine, Poland Hit by Novel Ransomware Cyberattack by New Hacking Group, Says Microsoft

Ukraine, Poland Hit by Novel Ransomware Cyberattack by New Hacking Group, Says Microsoft

ByNews Polite

A newly discovered hacking group has attacked transportation and logistics companies in Ukraine and Poland with a novel kind of ransomware, Microsoft said in a blog post on Friday. The attackers targeted a wide range of systems within an hour on Tuesday, Microsoft said, adding that it hadn’t been able…

SpiceJet Says Q4 2021 Earnings Delayed Due to Ransomware Attack on IT Systems

SpiceJet Says Q4 2021 Earnings Delayed Due to Ransomware Attack on IT Systems

ByNews Polite

No-frills airline SpiceJet on Friday said the announcement of its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, will get delayed due to a ransomware attack on its IT systems. In a regulatory filing, SpiceJet said it has postponed its board meeting on…

SpiceJet Faces Ransomware Attack, Passengers Left Stranded on Airport Due to Delayed Morning Departures

SpiceJet Faces Ransomware Attack, Passengers Left Stranded on Airport Due to Delayed Morning Departures

ByNews Polite

Hundreds of SpiceJet airlines passengers were stranded at various airports due to a ransomware attack that impacted the morning flight departures on Wednesday. Confirming the development, a SpiceJet spokesperson informed that a ransomware attack on Tuesday night had slowed down the departure of flights today morning. “Certain SpiceJet systems faced…